Greenspiration News & Events: Looking back, moving forward

Mon Nov 29 00:02:45 EST 2021

Epic Storms on Two Coasts Have Parliament Talking Climate Action, Adaptation

https://www.theenergymix.com/2021/11/25/epic-storms-on-two-coasts-have-parliament-talking-climate-action-adaptation/

B.C. Flood Devastation Linked to Logging Practices ‘Without Question’, Experts Warn

https://www.theenergymix.com/2021/11/23/b-c-flood-devastation-linked-to-logging-practices-without-question-experts-warn/

Can You Help Those Affected by the Flooding in BC?

https://www.gofundme.com/en-ca/c/act/bc-flooding     

State violence against the Wet’suwet’en and apparent police and industry collusion

https://rabble.ca/indigenous/state-violence-against-the-wetsuweten-and-apparent-police-and-industry-collusion/   

Punishment for Pipeline Protesters, but Not for Pipeline Firm’s Violations?

https://thetyee.ca/News/2021/11/24/Punishment-Pipeline-Protesters-Not-For-Pipeline-Firms/ 

Location, location, location: Three ways land use can tackle both the climate and housing crisis

We need to build more affordable ‘15-minute neighbourhoods’ where people can access what they need by foot, bike or transit 

https://www.corporateknights.com/built-environment/15-minute-neighbourhood/ 

A Crisis Is a Scary Time. You Are Not Alone.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis, here is a list of resources on how to cope with fears and feelings about the scope and pace of the climate crisis.

https://www.theenergymix.com/a-crisis-is-a-scary-time-you-are-not-alone/

War and the Environment - online course

Grounded in research on peace and ecological security, this course focusses on the relationship between two existential threats: war and environmental catastrophe. Jan 17 - Feb 27, 2022 

https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/war-and-the-environment-jan-17-feb-27-2022-online-course-registration  

Women Mobilizing for Climate Justice, Gender Equality and Feminist Peace - report back from COP26

https://fb.watch/9qgSOu8LLC/ 

COP26 - Why Nuclear is NOT a Solution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjSMd1pmsqQ

Canada’s Carbon Bootprint: The Problem of Military Emissions and Military Expenditures https://wilpfcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/01-Military-Emissions-and-Military-Expenditures_Fact-Sheet.pdf 

Climate scientist: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap

https://theconversation.com/climate-scientists-concept-of-net-zero-is-a-dangerous-trap-157368 

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Toxic Neighbour – film screening and panel

Mon. Nov. 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m. ET

Eugene Bourgeois had no concerns about nuclear energy in 1974 when he located his farm next door to the world's largest nuclear facility – Bruce Nuclear Station in Kincardine, Ontario. Watch the 50 min. documentary produced by Canadian filmmaker Colin Scheyen, to be followed by panelists that have dedicated their lives to holding the nuclear industry accountable for the wastes, costs and pollutants that they produce. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toxic-neighbour-film-screening-and-panel-tickets-212730501657   

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Toronto Net Zero Deputation Training

Mon. Nov. 29, 7 p.m. ET

Please join us to learn more about TransformTO's Net Zero strategy report, and how to depute (either by speaking or in writing) to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on Dec 2nd. Please help us to build excitement about this step forward for the city in advance of City Council meeting to vote on this December 15th.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-net-zero-deputation-training-tickets-215257289347 

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Sixty Minutes with Richard Heinberg - Limits and prospects for human survival

Mon. Nov. 29, 1 p.m. ET

Join the discussion about the urgent need to transition to not just a different energy regime but a different basis for human habitation on the planet. 

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3760806273650406160 

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Net Zero Emissions and Canada: What you can do!

Tues. Nov. 30, 6 p.m. ET

Our speaker, Charles Lin is founder and lead of Impact Net Zero, an environmental grassroots initiative to educate, engage and empower Canadians on energy transition.

https://www.airmeet.com/e/e5d15120-3842-11ec-8b4f-53de423a6e96  

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Climate Resilient and Connected Communities: Looking Back. Moving Forward.

Tues. Nov. 30, 2 - 5 p.m. ET

Join a dynamic group of local and national community stakeholders to discover and share integrative strategies and actions in order to build more climate resilient and connected communities for and beyond the built environment. With an initial focus on the built and social ecosystem of St James Town in Toronto, guest speakers and experts will present innovative approaches to mobilizing climate resilient solutions for communities for and beyond the built environment.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/resilient-and-connected-communities-looking-back-moving-forward-tickets-207377290057

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The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and the Climate Crisis

Tues. Nov. 30. 8 - 9:30 p.m. ET

Shift is hosting an online workshop for working and retired Ontario teachers on the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and the climate crisis. While it's clear that the OTPP is listening to teachers and making progress on aligning teachers' pensions with a safe climate future, the pension fund continues to invest in infrastructure and companies that are expanding fossil fuels. Ontario teachers can register here: 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-and-the-climate-crisis-tickets-209411805347 

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After COP26 - What is Next? Climate Justice Webinar

Wed. Dec. 1, 6 pm PT

If COP26 was, as Greta Thunberg said, a “two-week-long celebration of business as usual and blah, blah, blah” - what do we need to do to organize a mass popular, effective, and meaningful response to the international climate crisis? Join Climate Convergence and organizers from around the world as we discuss these urgent issues at a time of unprecedented crisis and mobilization.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WELC3ZMjQRqEcCTr2l2Mqw   

https://www.facebook.com/events/926326938301644 

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The Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons: How it was Achieved and Why it Matters

Wed. Dec. 1, 10 – 11:15 a.m. EST

Hosted by the University of Ottawa with Ambassador Alexander Kmentt, Director of the Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Department of the Austrian Foreign Ministry. 

https://bit.ly/3DlN13i 

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Earth Index: The Green Power Wave

Wed. Dec. 1, 11 a.m. ET

A green grid to enable carbon-free energy within the next decade is within our grasp. It will require smart policies and financial structures to build out the requisite clean power generation, transmission capacity, and crucially, storage. This session will consider the current state of affairs including the carbon intensity of the grid, progress made in the past year, and what is required in terms of strengthened policies, capital mobilization, and infrastructure roll-out (storage, generation, and transmission) to put us on track to a resilient carbon-free grid by 2030.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WcP8N3WVQMKUqCH78Aofig        

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Give War a Chance: Are Peace-Building and Stabilization a Bust after Afghanistan?

Wed. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. ET

Even before the Taliban’s rapid return to power in Afghanistan, most western governments—including Canada—appeared to have abandoned their willingness to engage in peacekeeping, peace-building and/or ‘stabilization’ interventions that involved placing western ‘boots on the ground’ in support of populations who were facing large scale threats of violence. This presentation will consider why that dis-engagement has taken place, and what it means for Canada and especially the Canadian Forces. Hosted by the Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies with Dr. Alistair Edgar.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6416320836485/WN_qCRwbnzkRb6oz4rb_jzguQ 

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No One Left Behind: Strategies for an Inclusive Recovery 

Wed. Dec. 1, 1 p.m. ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the deep inequities that exist in Canada with already vulnerable and marginalized communities experiencing greater impacts in their health, social and economic outcomes. As we begin to look at a pandemic recovery, what does it mean for low-income communities? How do we ensure that no one, and no child, is left behind? Campaign 2000: End Child and Family Poverty will be releasing its 30th edition of a series of national and sub-national report cards on the state of child poverty, which include a suite of evidence-based solutions to put on the path to ending poverty in Canada and realizing a just and equitable pandemic recovery.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/no-one-left-behind-strategies-for-an-inclusive-recovery-webinar-tickets-209300372047  

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Your Carbon Footprint at Home

Thur. Dec. 2, 7 pm PT

The two largest contributors to our carbon footprints are home energy loss and transportation. In this free webinar, Sunshine Coast residents will discuss building modifications that can reduce our carbon footprint. These include insulation, windows, heat pumps, lighting, and passive heating. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reducing-your-carbon-footprint-at-home-tickets-203589781517 

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Off the hill presents: Games of the Throne

Thur. Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. ET

Join hosts Libby Davies, Robin Browne, with guests MP Leah Gazan, Clayton Thomas Muller, El Jones and Karl Nerenberg for a fast paced discussion on national politics. Parliament is back, and we are going to unpack the Speech from the Throne and what it means, if anything, for activists.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HdXD_PTPQKy2NNSXav7Mig   

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Deep Dive into Heat Pumps

Thursday, Dec. 2, 7–8 p.m. PT  

Thinking of installing a heat pump but don’t know where to start? Learn about how heat pumps work, benefits, contractors, rebates, and more. Heat pumps are the most efficient, and climate-friendly, heating and cooling systems on the market today. There are up to $6,000 in rebates available for upgrading from electric, natural gas, oil, propane, and wood to a heat pump. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlfumqrzMuG9T5LFcV2IGahjiRQJwEactK 

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